Replacement of the petrol pump with the "Ford Focus" 2nd generation

The operation of the engine is directly dependent on the state of the fuel system. It is she who produces the supply and cleaning of the fuel mixture along the lines from the tank. The most important component of this system is a gasoline pump. It can be of different types. What is this element and how is the petrol pump replaced at Ford Focus 2? About all this - later in our article.

Characteristic

This element is designed to supply fuel from the tank to the engine. Previously, cars with carburetor injection installed a mechanical pump. Now all the machines put an electrical element. "Ford Focus 2" was not an exception. The replacement of the gasoline pump on this car is complicated by the fact that the part is hidden in the tank itself.

Symptoms of a malfunction

There are several signs on which you can determine this breakdown. So, first of all the character of the car's behavior changes. The machine often jerks at various engine speeds, fixed "floating" speed at idle. The motor is very difficult to start on both cold and hot.

Resource

It should be noted that this element does not have a definite period of service. Each owner has his own parameter - some have a gasoline pump for the tenth year, others break down already in the second. Why such a takeoff? The fact is that the element is very afraid of overheating. The pump is in the tank and is cooled by fuel. Driving on an empty tank greatly overheats it, so do not pull with refueling if the corresponding indicator on the panel is lit. This is the only way to keep the pump in good condition.

Instruments

In order to replace the petrol pump with the "Ford Focus" of the 2nd generation successfully, we will need:

• Set of key switches;
• Scissors for metal;
• Slotted screwdriver;
• Rags and drill.

Since we will work with the tank, it is necessary to put on rubber gloves and to protect the respiratory tract with a respirator.

Getting Started

Seachala you need to find where the burned pump is. It is located in the fuel tank. Usually under it is a hole under the rear sofa. So, we remove the second row of seats and find a metal panel hiding the pump. The problem of "tricks" is that they do not have a technological hole for it. And to replace the element, you need to extend it manually. Using a special scissors, carefully cut out a hole 25 cm in diameter and bend the metal aside. Now you see the pump in front of you. So, how is the replacement of the gasoline pump on the "Ford Focus" 2nd generation?

We remove the tubes from the fuel lines. Note that they will be filled with gasoline, so they can stain everything around. In advance, store a large piece of rags. It can be made easier - start the engine and remove the fuse from the pump. After a few seconds the engine stalls. So we not only free the highway from gasoline, but also level the excess pressure in the system.

Next, dismantle the O-ring, which holds the pump itself. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the necessary screws and remove the element outwards. Externally, it will look like the one pictured below. Remember that the construction also includes a counter-cup (so that gasoline does not run out on the ups and downs), a pair of wires that go to the 12V grid and the grid. The latter is also recommended to inspect.

Replacement of the filter of the gasoline pump on the "Ford Focus" 2nd generation

So, if it turned out to be very dirty during the external examination, it should be replaced. The filter is responsible for rough cleaning and is a dense mesh that is located at the entrance to the pump. It cleans gasoline from all kinds of major impurities: dirt, rust and water. Replacing the grid of the gasoline pump on the "Ford Focus" 2nd generation is not required often. But if the pump fails, you should change it. Usually it does not attach to clamps or latches. The mesh is lapped over the pump tube, so it can be removed by hand without any tools. The new grid is installed in the same way.

Assembly

After replacing the coarse filter and the pump itself, check the tightness of the wire counters. The glass itself must stand securely. Then the element is installed in the tank. Connect the previously disconnected pipes to it. And here there is a problem - how to close the lid? The lid was cut by yourself, so you need to figure out how to seal it as tightly as possible. To do this, you can take a plate with a size of 30x30 cm and drill holes in the corners at the corners. Next, finally cut off the old cover and overlay the plate on the hole. We need to drill a couple of holes in the body. Then tap the thread of the appropriate diameter and install the bolts. For fixing the plate, it is sufficient to use a bolt of 8 or 10 mm. When choosing the depth of the hole, it is important not to overdo it, otherwise you can drill the tank yourself. Moreover, it will happen unnoticed, because it is made of plastic, so you should choose the bolts as short as possible.

Conclusion

So, we found out how the replacement of the gasoline pump is carried out to Ford Focus 2. Restyling has not progressed as far as we would like. The same problems with the replacement of the gasoline pump are also observed in the 2008 model year. Yes, you can do without holes, but in this case you have to completely remove the tank. It is simply impossible to do this in a short time and without a pit. And on STO, the replacement of the motor of the gasoline pump on the "Ford Focus" of the 2nd generation will cost about two thousand rubles without taking into account the cost of the element itself. Therefore, the most reasonable and economical solution will be a replacement with the subsequent installation of a fuel tank hatch.